Block Types
A guide to every content block available in the Wyatt document editor.
Overview
Documents are made of blocks. Each block is a self-contained piece of content with its own type, formatting, and behavior. You can insert any block type using the slash menu (press / on an empty line) or by typing a markdown shortcut.
Text Blocks
Text
The default block type. Start typing on any empty line and you are writing in a text block. Text blocks support rich formatting including bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, inline code, and links.
Headings
Three levels of headings help you structure your document:
| Level | Slash menu | Markdown shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | /Heading 1 | # + space |
| Heading 2 | /Heading 2 | ## + space |
| Heading 3 | /Heading 3 | ### + space |
Quote
A styled blockquote for callouts, citations, or highlighted passages.
- Slash menu:
/Quote - Markdown shortcut:
>+ space
Callout
A highlighted box with an icon, useful for tips, warnings, or important notes. Callouts stand out visually from the rest of your content.
- Slash menu:
/Callout
List Blocks
Bullet List
An unordered list item. Each item is its own block. Nest items by pressing Tab to indent or Shift+Tab to outdent.
- Slash menu:
/Bullet List - Markdown shortcut:
-,*, or+followed by space
To-do
A checkbox list item for tasks and checklists. Click the checkbox to mark an item as complete.
- Slash menu:
/To-do - Markdown shortcut:
[]or[ ]followed by space
You can nest to-do items up to six levels deep using Tab and Shift+Tab, making it easy to break tasks into sub-tasks.
Rich Content Blocks
Code
A code block with syntax highlighting. Ideal for code snippets, configuration files, or any preformatted text.
- Slash menu:
/Code - Markdown shortcut:
```+ space
Image
Upload or embed an image directly in your document. Images support captions for additional context.
- Slash menu:
/Image
Table
A structured table for organizing data in rows and columns.
- Slash menu:
/Table
Database
Embed a linked database view directly in your document. This connects to a Wyatt database and displays its data inline.
- Slash menu:
/Database
Divider
A horizontal line that visually separates sections of your document.
- Slash menu:
/Divider - Markdown shortcut:
---+ space
Form Fields
Wyatt documents also support form fields for contracts and signing workflows. These are specialized blocks that collect input from recipients:
| Field Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | A signature capture area |
| Initials Field | A smaller field for initials |
| Date Field | A date picker |
| Text Field | A free-text input |
| Checkbox Field | A single checkbox |
| Dropdown Field | A dropdown selector |
| Radio Buttons | A set of radio button options |
| Number Field | A numeric input |
| Email Field | An email address input |
| Attachment Field | A file upload area |
Form fields are primarily used in contract and envelope documents. They appear in the slash menu under a separate "Form Fields" section.
Inserting Blocks
There are three main ways to add a new block:
- Slash menu -- press
/on an empty line to browse and search all block types. - Markdown shortcuts -- type a shortcut (like
#or-) followed by a space to instantly convert the current block. - Enter key -- press
Enterat the end of any block to create a new text block below it.
Rearranging Blocks
- Drag and drop -- grab the handle on the left side of a block and drag it to a new position.
- Keyboard shortcuts -- press
Cmd+Shift+UporCmd+Shift+Down(Mac) to move a block up or down. - AI assistant -- ask the AI to rearrange sections for you: "Move the summary to the top."